2018

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Last update:1st, Feb, 2018
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*️️For men =>Not available until the April 23rd. *️️
*️️For women =>Spanish or Italian speaker wanted! 1 bed left for February and March, 1 bed for April*️️

I'm now especially looking for people who can speak at least two languages from (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) fluently.
Of course other people also can apply, but there is less possibility to have a bed.
Basically minimum one month, and maximum 2 months.
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I'm busy, so, sometimes I can't reply. If you don't get a reply, I'm really sorry but please do not wait for my answer and find other hosts.
I usually have time on Tuesday & Wednesday daytime, so mostly I reply to messages on these days.
If you think you are interesting and have many things to talk about (life experience), please, don't hesitate to send me a message :)

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--------Experience the lifestyle in Tokyo!---------

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Over 200 people have joined so far, some of them start living in Japan after, some of them got a partner from here.

You can have one or two months experience of life in Tokyo!

I will offer you "a house to live", "friends to enjoy together", and "things to do".
Through this project, I hope you will like Japan more than before coming.

The basic description is, stay at my shared apartment and explore Japan with friends (or yourself),
then talk with Japanese people about what you did or what you want to do.

1:House to live
I have a shared apartment in Shinjuku city in Tokyo.
It is a very convenient location to travel around Tokyo.

2:Friends to enjoy together
Over 10 people join this project at once.
They live togheter (house for guys and girls are in a different location though),
so very easy to get along with and able to make a lifelong friend.

3:Things to do (talk session)
I'm managing a language cafe near the house, and most customers here speak
English very well. Talk with them about what you did in Japan, and get more
information about Japanese places or culture in English or some other language.
The cafe has customers in various kinds of work, from many generations and from all over Japan,
You can know their lifestyle or way of thinking, and you also can be a friend with them.

Every month I will make some cultural event for you.
Ex.)Japanese traditional tea ceremony with a professional teacher, join Japanese festivals,
Go to a traditional Japanese restaurant and see how the food is prepared etc.

Type of help

Language practiceTeaching

Help

Talk sessions are just 4 or 5 days in a week, 3 or 4 hours per day. (Total 15 hours per week).

Just talk with Japanese people in English or some other language which you can speak.
Sometimes people who can't speak these languages join, in that case you may speak
slowly, and make easy questions for them.
You will have plenty of time to explore Tokyo!
Every week you can get 2 non-session days in a row, which let you go for a small trip to other parts of Japan.
(Using a night bus is good for low budget travel, I can arrange a bus if you want!)

Languages spoken

Japanese, English

Accommodation

I have shared apartments, with 4 beds for males, and 8 beds for females (guys and girls can not stay in a same house).
You will share a kitchen, restroom, shower and washing machine with other residents.
No food, I only prepare the beds (with bedding).

What else ...

Since my cafe stands for over 30 years, there are many fans in all over the world. I was also a customer since 8 years ago, and took over from the ex owner 5 years ago. I really like talking with people and sharing our experience together.
I hope we can meet and talk with many interesting people through Workaway :)

A little more information

Internet access

Limited internet access

We have pets

We are smokers

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

I simply LOVE this place!! I was supposed to stay one month but I extended two times and finally stayed nearly two months haha Now I keep recommending this place to my travelling friends. :)
Thanks to this place, I had the time of my life in Tokyo, I made so many friends, learnt so much about Japanese culture and people and have now beautiful… read more memories. I hope I can come back one day :)) thank you yuta and anouk for everything.

(Excellent
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13/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host

During my first few days at the volunteer house one of the volunteers who was wrapping up her time here told me, red-faced and teary-eyed, that it was hard to say good-bye. I thought she was overly sensitive, but at the end of my one-month assignment I understood exactly what she meant.

First of all, this is one of the coolest work exchange… read more assignments I can think of: you get to chat with people and help them with their language skills. In the process you get to hear their stories and share yours in a laid back atmosphere; you get to know the customers and you get to know everyone else involved, like other volunteers and the bartenders and other workers. Add to that the fact that Yuta and his wife, who are always friendly, were kind and helpful to me, and in the end I felt like I was among friends. So yeah, it was tough to leave.

The volunteer house itself is a nice space that is as clean and tidy as the women living there, and it's in a lovely neighborhood.

I'm going back for round 2 :)

This workawayer has chosen to keep their profile private, but can be contacted regarding this feedback by other workawayers.

(Excellent
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12/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)

Ana stayed for a month, she can speak many languages and liked my cafe so much, I was very happy to work with her!
She is mature but doesn't forget a spirit of teenager, easy to get along with all generations. With her talkative & interesting character, all of my customers and staffs liked her.
I recommend her to all Workaway hosts!

I worked here for a month and it was such a great month. I volunteered as English language staff and held beginners and conversational tables. Yuta's cafe is a really great place to work, you get to meet some amazing people from all over the world and have lots of fun (especially the weekly Friday parties). As the weeks went by, you would get to… read more know the regulars and eventually they become your friends; I liked that there was a big range of ages, young and old. There were people I would look forward to seeing every time I worked. I learned a lot and I drank a lot of coffee and tea too (it's free all day). I'm looking forward to returning to Tokyo to visit Yuta and everyone!

Wow! I have so much to say about this place.
I had one of the best experience in Japan thanks to this workaway. I stayed there for a bit more than 2 months because Yuta was kind enough to have me longer than planned. Yuta is a great guy, he helped me a few times and made me feel welcomed and confortable from the beginning. As well as his wife… read more who's an easy-going and kind woman who even organized a tea ceremony for the volonteers.
Also, you'll meet some more open-minded and sweet people at the café.
There are all kind of customers coming which makes it very interesting. I had some amazing conversations with university students, housewifes and retired old man. You get to share different opinion and experiences which is the best way to feel immersed and learn about Japanese culture.
I got to make friends at the café, hanged out with customers, went to karaoke, restaurants... Months later I'm still in touch with them.
On top of that the amount of work isn't much (15h a week) and you get enough free time to enjoy Tokyo and its surroundings (3 days off, 2 of them in a row, and you have most of the day even when you have to work).
The share house was also the best part of this experience as I made really good friends. It's near the café and korean town, as well as Shinjuku where you have everything you need! I found the house comfortable, and it felt like home for a while. Thanks God, the girls I shared it with were respectful and clean.
Anyway... I loved it. And I will probably go back in the future! And you should do so too if you're looking for a workaway experience.

My experience in Japan was amazing thanks to this place!
Japan is fascinating, Tokyo has a lot to offer (sushiii ramenn temples colors asian culture weeeirdd stuff :) etc)
But this place is something I'm sure you will want to go back to!! You will have the possibility to learn about japanese culture, to enjoy some nice and interesting chats, to… read more improve languages and teaching skills, to make some good friends, to have fun, to learn japanese language, to visit Tokyo and the surroundings (Yuta will help you, super kind!)... absolutely positive!
I already miss to go at the bar and see all the regular customers and friends. I hope to go back one day!
It was a real pleasure working at the cafè..I definitely suggest everyone to go!!
Thanks Yuta for the great opportunity!!

I stayed there almost one month and a half... and it was fantastic!!!
I must admit it was my first workaway experience but it looks to me like the best we can get in Tokyo.
The job = talking with the customers in the cafe >>> great opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture
The owner of the business = Yuta >>> incredibly kind and helpful
The… read more flat = shared flat with 11other girls >>> small flat but very well located, in the city centre and close to the cafe as well! Super convenient!
The flatmates/colleagues/staff >>> mine were great :) and I do believe this must be most of time the case as the cafe spreads usually good vibes! And the permanent staff is nice :)

My recommendation : go for it and apply!!! I don't think you will regret it :) Actually you might extend it... exactly like I did :)

Agnes stayed for over a month at my place, and she such a kind and sweet person!
She enjoyed talking with our customers and staffs, sometimes went for drinking out together with them, everybody liked her so much.
I recommend her to all hosts on Workaday!

I stayed at the Café for over one month and it was a really great experience! I can recommend it to everyone. The "work" at the Café was a lot of fun and I met so many different people and heard about their stories. I made a lot of great friends while staying there.
Also the accommodation was really convenient, so close to Shin-okubo station,… read more Korea town, Takadanobaba and Shinjuku. You could get to know your fellow workawayers well while living together and we went out often.

The experience here was incredible ! I would hardly call it work at all. Met and made tonnes of good people who are eventually becoming some of my really close friends.

Location of the accommodation for the girls is incredible. Everything you need is within walk-able distance. There are 24-hr super cheap groceries and bento shops just 5 minutes… read more walk away. (Don Quijote, Lawsons 100, 290yen bento shop) and also Korean town just down the street for your K-Pop fix. Nightlife ? Shinjuku never sleeps, its a 15 minute walk to Kabuki-cho and Golden Gai for your quick fix, or just a few train stops away from Shibuya. Tonnes more to explore !

I highly recommend this Workaway if you really want to discover Tokyo on a more deeper level.

Thank you Yuta for everything ! I look forward to coming back again. Mata ne !

Thank you Yuta for this amazing experience!
I spent one month working at this wonderful café in March. Could not be happier with my time in Tokyo!

Yuta and Anouk are so incredibly helpful and wonderful people who always wanted us and their café customers to have the best experience. There is a real sense of community in this place and I was so… read more lucky to meet such incredible people! We quickly built a strong group of friends with other workers and customers who I'm certain will stay as lifelong friends.

Working at the café was always so much fun, I was able to learn so much about Japanese culture and also teach them about mine, I really didn't seem like work at all. It was wonderful to get to know all these curious and happy people and really build relationships with them. I still stay in touch with many other workers and café customers.
Cant recommend this place enough!!

Although I had to leave earlier than expected due to a family emergency, I was very sad to have gone and would easily have stayed longer than the month that I originally intended to. Prior to volunteering at the cafe, I had already spent a couple months working elsewhere and traveling around Japan. Though I loved my time in the country, I was a… read more bit tired by the time I arrived and ready to leave after another month... this completely changed when I started working here.

What I thought was going to be an extension of my English teaching, turned out to be so much more. Some of the customers that came in already spoke English at an advanced level so I was able to have very meaningful and explorative conversations. It never once felt like "work" and I always looked forward to coming in, even hanging around chatting to people during my time off. It was through this cafe that I was able to dig so much deeper into the Japanese people's way of life, thoughts, emotions, etc. and for this I will be ever so grateful as this is the very motivation behind my travels.

Aside from the locals that I met through the cafe, I also had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people from all over the world, as there were upwards of 15-20 others working there. During my time there, I was provided with accommodation in a sharehouse with 12 other girls and one bathroom--- which at first sounds a bit horrifying, but I honestly could not have asked for a better group to share a living space with. Everyone was so welcoming, kind, and considerate. The girls all cleaned up after themselves, shared meals together, and looked after one another. I've been in many roommate situations before, but this was by far one of the best.

Thank you Yuta and the rest of the staff for everything. I can't wait to come back some day. Until then, take care :-)

(Excellent
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06/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (clizia) for host

I had very great time!!!
Volunteering at the cafe was fun and I'm glad that I had the chance to meet awsome people not just at the cafe but also other volunteers in the guest house. I definately define this as a good life experience, I went to the cafe every week and I had interesting chats with the costumers, I lernt a lot about Japanese… read more culture.
Yuta and his wife are kind and they made this experience good , I felt me confortable and welcome.
The cafe and the guest house are in a central and convenient location.
The costumers are the best, very friendly .

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(Excellent
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18/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Bronagh)

Bronagh stayed at my place for 2 months, she always enjoyed staying at my cafe!
She is very friendly and talkative, soon became popular with our customers and staffs.
Volunteers in this term kept the accommodation super clean, I guess she also join to cleaning.
I strongly recommend her to every hosts on Workaway!

(Excellent
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11/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Bronagh) for host

I spent nearly two months staying in Tokyo volunteering at the cafe and it was absaloutely fantastic!

The moment I arrived Yuta and my new housemates made me feel completely welcome in the big city by giving me useful advice on where to explore, how to post things home ect ! Yuta and Anouk were so kind, always sending links to catch the best… read more cherry blossom! The house itself is in a perfect location, right in the heart of Korea town!

I will never forget the hours of deep and meaningful conversations I got to have with Japanese people from all walks of life, many of which I might not have had the opportunity to do so had i not have been at the language cafe! I feel that we were all able to learn so much from each other's cultures.

From the cafe I've managed to make life long friends from all parts of the world, and for that I am very grate full!

Thank you very much Yuta! I hope to see you again soon

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(Excellent
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18/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Ivan)

He said he can stay until July 25th, but suddenly disappeared on July 15th without telling me anything.
I'm asking him the reason, but he doesn't reply.
Some volunteers leave earlier because of their family problem or something, but at least they tell me first. I always accept if there is a decent reason.
Some other guy wanted to stay before the… read more 25th but I couldn't accept because Ivan said he will stay until 25th.
He is quite rude and selfish.

First of all, thank you Yuta for this amazing experience!
I spend 1 month at the cafe and it was the best experience of my life. Also it was my first workaway ever!
You get to know many interesting people, some friends for life, not only with other workawayers but with Japanese customers.

The cafe is really nice and the people are very friendly,… read more easy going and openminded.
I will never forget all the time I spent there. It was absolutely fantastic!

I loved the job and you can have time to explore the city of Tokyo even take a trips to visit other cities! :)

I highly recommend this workaway.

Cheers Yuta!

(Excellent
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04/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Yeka) for host

I spent 1 month here. It was my first workaway experience and that was fantastic!

I arrived the same time when Yuta with the customers of the cafe were making hanami (cherry-blossoms picnic) in the park. From the first minutes in Tokyo I've got an opportunity to meet many interesting people (whom I probably wouldn't meet coming just like a… read more tourist), try home-made japanese food, cooked by Yuta's mother and feel myself a part of the local life.
I worked in the cafe 5 days a week in the evenings and had enough time to discover Tokyo, nearby areas and Osaka. The atmosphere in the cafe was positive and relaxed and it was easy to start to talk to people because everybody was coming exactly for this. We had a number of really deep conversation that has changed some of my points of view and I'm very grateful to people who kindly shared those important ideas and experience.
I stayed in the share-house in a two-beds room. The girls in the share house were very nice and respecting each other's personal space. We didn't have any lines in the shower in the mornings, which I expected when coming :D

If a time-machine would put me back to the moment when I was thinking of my plans in Tokyo I would definitely have done the same choice and wrote to Yuta asking if I could come.

Big thanks and hugs to Yuta, people in the cafe and the girls from share-house who made this month so wonderful! ^___^

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(Excellent
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03/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Heidi) for host

I spent 2 months in the cafe and I really enjoyed my time there.

The work doesn't feel like work and you have the opportunity to meet a lot of people from all backgrounds, either foreigners or japanese.

Yuta is really flexible and was responding really quickly when I needed help. He even came with me to the office to update my address on my… read more residency card.

He organizes sometime some events, so I had the opportunity to try Fugu (cutting show and tasting) and I went to a tea ceremony with Yuta's wife, Anouk, who taught me a lot about tea ceremony and Japanese culture.

It's definitely a place to come if you want to have plenty of time to hang out in Tokyo.

I was in a share house with the other girls who was working at the cafe too; it's a great opportunity to make friends from all over the world.

Thanks Yuta, Anouk, and everyone at the cafe.

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(Excellent
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05/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host

Sorry for the late review Yuta! I stayed here for almost two months and it was the best experience ever!!!! The thing is, the cafe is sooo much fun!!! There are parties every friday, and everyone is friends with each other. Traveling to Tokyo alone might be an intimidating idea, but upon the first day of coming here I made soo many friends and I… read more even met my now current boyfriend in the cafe! There has never been one day I felt lonely! There are so many people around you and they are all amazing. The fellow workawayers, the people that come to the cafe, you learn so much from everyone!
Yuta is an amazing host, the first day I came there he asked me to join a festival. He helped me to arrange Ghibli tickets for me as well. He was very quick to help and was always available when you needed him.

I will never forget the cafe as it's my first experience in Tokyo for me and it has become one of my most important memories.

Yuta I wish you and your wonderful family all the best and I thank you for your kindness.

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(Excellent
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18/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Artur) for host

I had a really great 5 weeksin the language cafe!! I met a lot of interesting peolpe and lived the toyko lifestyle. Only thing that I regret is that i couldnt stay longer. Yuta is a great host. You work in great conditions and have many people arround you , which makes your time unforgettable.

Volunteering at the cafe has been an amazing experience! You get to meet so many different people and everyone will help you discover Japan and japanese culture better.

Yuta is an amazing person, he helps a lot his workawayers:)

Just, the house is not really clean so maybe it is a good solution for a short term stay, like a month or so:)

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(Very good
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19/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

I had a great month in Tokyo at Yuta's cafe! It wasn't my first experience working at a language cafe, but this one is unique in the fact that it has a whole multitude of languages to choose from, not just English (though English is still by far the most popular option). Almost everyone I met there was incredibly friendly, and I made more than a… read more few good friends during my time there, fellow volunteers and cafe members alike - some of which I'm still in touch with now! I also was able to practice my Japanese as well, which was an enjoyable bonus.

Housing is a bit on the cramped side, but that's generally the norm in Japanese cities, and I was still comfortable regardless. It's also incredibly centrally located, and world-famous neighborhoods as well as more local gems are a short train ride - or walk! - away.

When I return to Tokyo, I'll definitely be back to visit. ゆうたさん、本当にありがとうございます!

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(Excellent
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03/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alyssa) for host

Sorry for taking so long to post this review Yuta! I spent 1 month working/living at this place in Tokyo and it was such a rewarding experience! Working at the cafe is hardly 'work', its almost all conversational english so the topics can be as simple as favorite foods and as in-depth as religion, immigration laws, etc! All the Japanese customers… read more are extremely lovely and eager to learn and most speak exceptionally good english. Working at the cafe is a great introduction to Japan as you immediately make Japanese friends from the cafe who are more than willing to give you advice on toyko, take you to their favorite restaurants/site-seeing and, being Japanese, they will probably take you out for a drink..or 10..and somehow you find yourself in a karaoke bar at 5am..

The share house is centrally located and volunteers generally hangout and explore the city together. Tokyo is an amazing, sometimes crazy, and very beautiful/safe city and volunteering at the cafe is the perfect way to get to know the city and Japanese culture. I have no complaints whatsoever!
So I'd definitely say for my first workaway experience Yuta's cafe went well beyond any expectations! So volunteer here if you want to have a great time in tokyo and make loads of friends!! Thanks again Yuta!

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(Excellent
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29/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Tiffany) for host

I had a great time at the cafe! The customers were always very friendly and loved to talk about local traditions and customs in Japan. They'll also tell you where to get the best Ramen or Curry-they're so friendly and love to chat!

Yuta and his wife,Anouk,were very kind hosts. They were able to offer advice and suggestions on where to go,what… read more to do and what to see in your freetime (which you have PLENTY of).

Working at the cafe,you'll meet friends you'll keep for a lifetime and make memories you'll never want to forget.

I'd def go back and do it again!

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(Excellent
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22/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Naceyna) for host

This was my first workaway expierence and it was wonderful <3! I met a lot of interesting people and made lots of friends. It does not feel like work at all and the environment is super friendly.

Yuta is very nice and very helpful! And he likes really cool music :D! <3 I definitively want to go again and visit everyone at the cafe because I… read more miss them a lot.

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(Excellent
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17/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gamze) for host

I stayed in Tokyo for a month and worked for Yuta-san. He has a lovely cafe with really nice customers. You wont get bored while helping. The best part is that you can drink coffee and tea as much as you like. Except for some small problems regarding my accommodation everything was pretty good. Yuta-san is a nice, friendly person with a really… read more cute family.

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(Very good
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05/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Leika) for host

I worked at the cafe for around a month. In here you will have the chance to meet looots of Japanese people as well as foreigners from all over the world! They were all very kind to me and taught me a lot about Japan. Most of my trips were based on their recommendation and I don't regret any of those :)

Yuta and his family are amazing! They… read more will help you whenever you need.

The share house location is perfect, near Shinjuku and several train and subway stations.

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(Excellent
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03/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Seb)

Seb stayed at my place about one month. He is very friendly and talkative, always popular from customers! He often hang out with other staffs, I can say because of him, they could enjoy more for their staying in Tokyo, and motivated to join to my cafe.
I strongly recommend him to every hosts in Workaway!

(Excellent
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19/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Seb) for host

I had the best time volunteering here. This place is a gem. The best way to discover Tokyo. I came for 3 weeks but ensed up staying for 5 and will definitely be returning in the future! You cant call it work as the "work" you do is apeaking with Japanese people for 4 hours a day which became the highlight of my days for me. The cafe has an awesome… read more vibe and the customers who go there are awesome. If you are looking for a culture exchange and want to see the real Tokyo would highly reccomend to everyone. Yuta is a legend, his guest house is awesome and he is full of suggestions on where to get go and also amazing cheap places to eat as well as giving you a free beer every time you visit. (Make sure you check out Bari Kote!!!!!!) Thanks Yuta for an unforgettable 5 weeks and letting me have the best experience of Tokyo, I will see you again! P.s I am still not drinking lol

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(Excellent
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18/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

This was my first workaway experience and it was great. Yuta was nice and helpful, he gave me good tips about places to visit and things to do in Tokyo and even helped me find tickets for the Ghibli Museum!!

The cafe is lovely with a very chilled atmosphere, the customers are polite and friendly, mostly regulars, local people (which you will… read more soon make you feel like a part of the Cafe-family) and occasionally some tourists, especially on Fridays.

Working was never boring, for I am very curious about other cultures, in addition working there you will get to meet and live with other workowayers from all over the world, so if you are traveling by yourself as I did, it's very easy to make friends and go exploring the city together.

Amazing experience overall, my only regret is that I didn't stay longer!

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(Excellent
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11/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

This was such a great experience! Volunteering at this cafe was one of the best things I could have done in Tokyo. You get to talk to so many local Japanese people and you get to know the regulars very well. Some are even so kind they offer to show you around Tokyo. I can't imagine my trip to Tokyo without this experience. Yuta the owner of the… read more cafe is so helpful in making the most of your visit too. He doesn't just want you to volunteer. He recommends great places to see and eat and even invites you along to special events if your off that day. Sometimes it felt like one big party, especially Fridays (when there is an actual international party). That said, some days were slow but a great way to sit and relax from all the sightseeing and adventuring I did on my time off.

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(Excellent
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06/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host

This was an awesome workaway experience! The hours were perfect, leaving plenty of time to explore, the job did not feel like work at all, and the customers in the cafe were wonderful! The customers were very polite and easygoing and they were so happy to talk about Japan and different things to do in Tokyo. It is easy to make friends with the… read more staff and customers and they turned out to be great friends and people who helped me a lot while I was there.

Yuta was a great boss. He is very easygoing and kind. He hosted really fun parties every Friday with lots of delicious food and drinks. Yuta also invited us to participate in a local festival. We got to dress up in traditional wear and carry a shrine through the streets. It was a lot of fun and a unique experience!

I am so happy I did this workaway. It is hard to leave and continue travelling when I know what I am leaving behind!

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(Excellent
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04/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Raquel) for host

I stayed and worked here for almost a month and it was a great experience. The workload is perfectly manageable and the job itself is not hard at all; as the profile says, it's just talking to the clients for a few hours, which also allows you to get to know new people! There's flexibility regarding the shifts if you need, too. Yuta and his family… read more are really nice, and I had the chance to meet so many great people. The house you'll be in is shared, but if you (like me) prefer that, you'll have no problem; I made good friends among the volunteers. The location is fantastic (it's Koreatown and it's at walking distance from Shinjuku!). All in all (and I told Yuta this already) I will totally go back if I visit Tokyo again; it's a great place to workaway in and I'm so happy it was my first. Best regards! :D

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(Excellent
)

14/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Philipp)

I'm sorry for the late feedback!
Philipp helped my cafe out about 1.5years ago, and I had over 100 workawayers after, but still I remember him clearly!
He is very serious about a work, polite and do anything you need.
With his kindness and warm heart, he was always popular from our customers.
I'm glad he enjoyed staying at my place.
Hope to… read more see him soon :)

(Excellent
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05/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Philipp) for host

Like William said, to stay at Yuta's café is a fantastic experience!
The work is simple and fun, even if you can't speak too often in your mother tongue. There are many interesting and nice customers and the staff members also are great.
Yuta, the host, is very friendly and tries to help you if he can.

This was my first stop on my journey… read more through Japan and I couldn't wished for a better one!
To learn about the people and the country, get many insider-tips and find a lot of new friends, and all of this speaking in English. Just in case your Japanese is as good as mine at the beginning. ;)

You're looking for a good place to stay in Tokyo? Ask Yuta, you won't regret!

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(Excellent
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07/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host

I spent 5 weeks volounteering at Yuta's cafè and I had such a great time!
It was my very first time in Japan and I had the chance to meet amazing people from all over the world, both customers and staff.
The job is funny and you can learn a lot about Japanese lifestyle and culture just chatting with customers of all ages. Every Friday night… read more there's a sort of party with drinks and snacks.
Yuta is an accomodating and helpful host, always willing to give you tips.
The share house is about 15 minutes by foot from the cafè.
If you wanna live a Workaway experience in Tokyo, you should go here!

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11/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel )

Gabriel stayed at my place about a month and helped out my cafe, mainly worked for the Spanish conversation table.
He was polite and curious about our customers, they look so happy to talk with him! He had traveled so many countries with a lot of experiences, very interesting guy.
I'm sure he will be helpful anywhere in the world!

(Excellent
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28/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Gabriel ) for host

Thanks a lot Yuta for this great opportunity! Working here has been an unforgettable experience. I believe these initiatives help us to live in a better world, definitely. Many people, differents languages, and a great atmosphere. Hope to come back someday! All the best...

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(Excellent
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18/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Chrissy)

Chrissy stayed about two weeks, and helped out for my cafe. Some other helper had left earlier than I thought, so it was a big help for me! She is very talkative and friendly, get along with other workawayer soon! She did everything what I asked, and even came to the cafe while she is not working.
I'm sure she will be helpful for anywhere in the… read more world!

(Excellent
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18/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Chrissy) for host

Thank you Yuta for a great first Workaway experience! :). I was only there a short time to fill a gap of a couple of weeks though I enjoyed every minute working in the English cafe and getting to speak with and learn about the lives of people from all over Japan. Yuta was very welcoming and he has the cutest little daughter I have ever seen!… read more That's probably not relevant but I had to mention it :). Yuta put on drinks and food for us every Friday which was a great treat! :). The house and cafe are well located for you to easily get around and experience everything Tokyo has to offer. I loved hanging out with the other Workawayers from all over the world too. There were some really awesome people. Thanks again Yuta for everything and all the best for the future! Cheers, Chrissy.

I stayed with Yuta-san for about two months and it was really an awesome experience. It was my first workaway and I throughly recommend this place if you want to meet a lot of people and make new friends. The housing is conveniently placed in Shin Okubo, near koreatown, and about a five minute walk from the yamanote station, so you never really… read more run out of things to do or see.
Yuta is a really nice guy and the other staff members at the café are really cool people. Costumers usually are very friendly and will be more than happy to teach you a thing or two about Japan and give you cool advices on what you should do while in Japan.
Overall, it was an excellent experience and I'm glad I was able to volunteer here, as I made a lot of really good friends. I would really love to come back in the future.

(Excellent
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25/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Francisca Maria) for host

If you like talking and teaching that's your place! I hope to repeat the experience soon ;) Thanks Yuta for everything.

I worked for Yuta at the café for 2 months and it was a really cool experience. I learned a lot about Japan and Japanese life and made many friends with the customers and the staff. It's a really cool job if you're interested in learning languages too.

(Excellent
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14/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host

I loved living in Yuta's share house and helping in the cafe. I made a lot of friends that I'll keep in touch with, and making Japanese friends was a good way to get adjusted to life in Japan. I'll be back. One month wasn't enough.

The share house is tight but comfortable. The location is extremely convenient. The help is good. Yuta and his… read more customers are both helpful in teaching you how to adjust to life in Japan. I'm really glad I came.

ive stayed in cafe for over a mounth, and it was really nice time over there, meet many nice people, had many intresting conversations, went parting with coworkers and guests, drinked liters of milk tea, listen to nice smooth jazz on saturday morning, tried some of the best japanese drinks, get lot of sweets and delicious sushi on one of festival… read more day. it was truly great experience to stay there, and would recoment this to anyone, even if u have just few days in tokyo, go there as a guest, u wont regret it!

(Excellent
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10/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Millicent) for host

This is a must-do Workaway experience. Helping here was easy and a great way to meet new people. It's especially great if you come on a holiday because you can experience Japanese culture first hand with everyone at the cafe.

Yuta was an excellent host. He is extremely kind and considerate of everyone's needs.

This was my first Workaway… read more experience - I only stayed a week but wish I could have stayed longer. I hope to return in the future.

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(Excellent
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07/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Hugo) for host

I really enjoyed my volunteering here.

The job is not hard, you drink a coffee with people and you chat with them. There is three levels of table, beginners, intermediates and advanced. The less the people you chat with are comfortable in the language, the more you will have to "work" to keep them talking, that means that a beginner table is… read more harder to lead than an advanced one (leading the last one can't even be called working if you ask me).

The flat were you would be living is not far from the coffee shop (about 10 or 15 minutes walking) and the district is full of places to eat or to have a drink.

I met a lot of nice people, foreigners from the flat and Japaneses people from the coffee shop, I was very happy to go there every day I had to and sometimes I was even staying more than expected just because I liked it. :-)

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(Excellent
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02/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ali Baran) for host

Yuta's language cafe is absolutely best work away option in Tokyo. Yuta is very nice, cafe is super-nice. Your work is just talking with customers which is giving you magnificent chance to talk with every kind,age and occupation of Japanese people and people from all around the world. Yuta always keeps the cafe with full of entertainment. Sushi… read more parties, unlimited drink and snack parties, oyster parties etc. Always you will feel very positive when you are going to work. Working hours are very convenient and you have a free drink and of the work which is very good motivation. Actually you don't need any motivation because work is already keeping you in a high energy. I stayed 2 weeks but i wish i had time to stay longer. Thank you Yuta and everyone for such a this unforgettable experience.

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(Excellent
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12/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Tecia)

Tecia stayed in my place about 8 weeks in total,
once left to travel around Japan but after I've accepted her again with pleasure!
She is very talkative, friendly and has a good sense of humor.
Also she kept the house clean and tidy up the common area.
I strongly recommend her to every hosts in Workaway!!

(Excellent
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08/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tecia) for host

I worked at Yuta's cafe for 8 weeks in total. Initially 6 weeks and then later on an additional 2 weeks. I worked 20 hrs a week over 5 days.

You meet so many cool people through this workaway. Customers and the staff are fun.

I initially planned to stay a month, but it's so easy to stay longer!

Thank you Yuta.

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(Excellent
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30/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Monique)

Monique stayed in my language cafe about 2 weeks.
With her friendly and talkative character, soon she got along with other staffs and customers.
At that time I really needed a German speaker, she had changed her flight and stayed longer for me. I'm pretty sure she can work well in any places and help you guys with pleasure!

(Excellent
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10/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Monique) for host

I was helping out at this language café for two weeks in October and I left having very nice new friends there. The location was great and the students were amazing. We always had fun. Everything was very organised. Yuta was lovely and very helpful. He always treated us like good friends.

Thank you, Yuta to let me joined your language café. It… read more was my pleasure to have met you, I had such a great time at your place.
I wish you all the best for your future.

I stayed at the Café for 2 months, which passed by way too quickly.
The work at the Café is really not hard. You just hang out and talk to people. It is a great way to get to know Japanese people and learn about their lifestyle and culture. You meet a lot of different personalities and people of every age.
If you like to talk and making… read more questions, I really recommend this place! You will have a great time!

Thank you very much, Yuta, for having me! :)

(Excellent
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09/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Fiorella ) for host

This workaway was a great experience!!

Yuta is a caring and fun host.
During our stay there, we felt like home. We all became a big family!!
I would have stayed longer if I could, I recommend this workaway to everyone.

Perfect opportunity to make lots of friends, not only from Japan, but from all over the world.

It's been almost two week since I left Tokyo. I do often think about the great time I had there. It felt like a big family! Yuta is very open minded, helpful and flexible. He allowed me to switch my days off so that I could join some friends on a trip to Nikko. He also helped organise my birthday party and had a funny game that involved putting… read more whipped cream in one's mouth and covering it with colourful sprinkles... Very amusing! The work itself is fun and you get to know plenty about Japan, its culture and traditions. It can at times be a little challenging as many costumers are not very talkative, but that's part of the fun. This is a great place to work at and I cannot recommend it highly enough!

(Excellent
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13/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Habiba) for host

This is a great place to volunteer in the vibrant city of Tokyo!

Yuta is a very nice host and he was always helpful and accommodating when I asked for something. The work is relatively easy if you enjoy talking and meeting new people. I loved all the little stories people were sharing after we broke the ice. The atmosphere is very nice, and it… read more is so easy to make friends (both with customers and other workawayers alike), and that is so useful in such a big city. I was there for 4 weeks and I still made friends that I will cherish for life. On fridays there is always a party and Yuta's lovely wife prepares snacks and CAKE. I might have over indulged on that, but they are so good!

Stella stayed in my place about 2 months, she is very energetic and honest, I could enjoy working together with her! She is German but her English was perfect, it was very helpful that she could talk/teach both of English and German to our customers. Of course she was popular from them :)
I recommend her to every hosts on Workaway!!

I worked here for about two months, and I would have stayed longer if I have had the opportunity to do so. The system is very convenient, you are working 4 hours per day, 5 days per week and it is no problem if you want to change the date for a few days to make a travel. Yuta is very nice and helpful, you can always ask him for advice. The work… read more itself is great, you get to know a lot of different people and also you get to know a lot about japanese culture. All in all, it was a great experience and I can just recommend it!

This is a very nice and friendly place! The work is basically talking to custumers (mostly Japanese people) about pretty much anything, and there's always an adventure to share and listen, so, it's always fun! I spent 3 weeks in Tokyo volunteering in Yuta's cafe and made many friends! It's a multicultural place! So, I didn't meet only Japanese… read more people, but actually from all over the world! Sadly I was coughing a bit due to weather in Tokyo, but that didn't stop me from having so much fun! Thanks a lot and regards from Mexico!

Meiji

(Excellent
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12/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)

Luca stayed about a month, he worked well for English & German conversation table at my language cafe.
He is kind, did everything what I need, and was popular from our customers (especially from girls :P)
I recommend him to all workaway hosts!!

(Excellent
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05/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host

Very nice place !! I spent 4 weeks in Tokyo and I really enjoyed the time! Yuta is a great and friendly host and the customers in the Café are always friendly and have a lot of interesting story´s to tell. The job is pretty easy and while you having conversations you get to know a lot about Japan and the Japanese Culture. In the Café i joined most… read more of the time the english table and sometimes also the german table. The sharehouse is a really great place to stay in Tokyo. All the flatmates were very friendly and super funny. It was a really great time, special thanks to everybody i have met!!! =) ……..

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27/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Kyle) for host

Yuta is a wonderful person who goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome and have a positive travel experience. I am so thankful to meet him and work in his language cafe! Everything went so smooth! I met so many awesome people and had a blast working. I learned a lot about Japan and really enjoyed what Tokyo had to offer. I really hope to… read more come back within the next few years. Yuta - Thank you so much for what you do! It warmed my heart and changed my life!

I've been here 5 weeks and I was so sad to leave!! The job is quite easy, basically talk with people about many different topics, so it happen that you'll learn a lot about Japan just working here. Yuta is a great host and is really helpful. The sharehouse where I was it was also nice, all the people inside were funny, especially that crazy… read more australian that was sleep in the bunk under me hahahahaah....friday night here is the best night, and working in the evening you'll have all the day to explore the city. I just hope to come back soon or later!!

(Excellent
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09/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Marlène) for host

I have been working a month there with Mathilde, Amporntavee and Anneli : it was a wonderful experience. I met amazing people and the work is a real pleasure, you meet so many people, you get to know people from everywhere, and that's a big opportunity to take. ;)

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05/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Mathilde) for host

I'm so happy to come here ! This is the first place in Japan I came and for me it's the best place, you can meet many persons of many countries and make friends all of the world. I stayed here 1 month . I'm so greatful from all and I hope I come back again :) I make friends very kind. So come here ! :)

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05/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Amporntavee) for host

I spent 1month here. Working here was very nice. It was my first time for workaway and I got a lot of nice memories there. Our work is very easy, talk with customer in interesting topics, so we can get lots of new friends. My working time is in evening only so I had whole day to explore Tokyo(and also other part of Japan in your day-off) And… read more shared house was very nice. I got new friends who are workawayer from many countries. Shared house is located near train station and cafe so you can travel very easy. :)

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(Excellent
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18/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Anneli Sinikka) for host

I had a great time in Tokyo working in Yuta's cafe. The cafe's concept is cool and people from all parts of the world drop by. I had a lot of good conversations over the month that I stayed. My hours were mostly evening which meant I had the whole day to explore the city! The share house was very social and centally located, and I had a great… read more time with the other workawayers walking about the city. I strongly recommend Yuta's cafe to anyone looking for a social and cheap way of experiencing Tokyo!

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(Excellent
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13/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Martina ) for host

I had a really good tima and enjoyed to talk with all the people I met there - with the customers, the other workawayers and the new friends I made there!:)) I mostly held conversations at the English beginners table as I can speak a bit Japanese and I loved how the conversatoins became gradually more personal as people got to know each other and… read more as you become familiar with everything. I wish Yuta all the best with his Café and wanted to say thank you gagain for this month full of interesting people, exchange of ideas and new experiences in general!!:))

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(Very good
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11/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Gyvinne, Pei Hui) for host

I learnt so much by helping here. It is my first time in Japan and I would say my knowledge about japanese culture has improved alot in a month by interacting and chatting with the customers. Besides that, i got to work with other cool staffs from all around the world which is one of the highlights of my trip! Yuta is very friendly and helpful,… read more which has made my stay alot easier as well.

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(Excellent
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07/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)

Aaron stayed in my place about 2 weeks.
He is a passionate guy and do effort to help your business!
One night at my cafe, he played his guitar with our customers. We had a really fan night with this cool buddy :)
I recommend him to all hosts in workaway!

Linda stayed in my place for 2 months, she was very friendly and soon got popular from customers in my cafe. Sometimes she taught English and Italian, she stayed in London for 6 years so her English skill is very good and easy to understand for students.
Not only as a host & helper, now she is my good friend. As her character and talent, she… read more will be a great helper in all over the world!

I spent two months at Yuta's café - it was my first workaway in Japan and it was the best experience ever! Amazing, I can't recommend it enough.

The Café is great, I loved meeting so many interesting people from all over the world and having interesting conversations. Yuta is the most excellent host, friendly and always helpful, and he… read more organises tons of great events for both customers and staff. Accomodation is also excellent, great location, great flatmates!

I couldn't have asked for a better first experience. I hope to be back soon. Can't recommend enough, for an unforgettable experience!

(Excellent
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08/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (William)

William stayed at my place for 2 months, and helped in my cafe as part of English conversation staff. He talks clearly and slowly to Japanese people, even English beginners customers could understand well and they really liked him. He kept his room clean while staying there, and house mates said he is really kind and nice person. I strongly… read more recommend him to all hosts in Workaway!

(Excellent
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05/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (William) for host

This is a fantastic experience for anyone wanting to come to Tokyo. I stayed in the share house which is a great location, right next to Takadanobaba and Shinjuku. The work is easy, talking in your native language to Japanese learners from beginner to advanced.

You can meet a whole load of interesting people both at cafe house and in the share… read more house, all of whom can impart invaluable pearls of wisdom to make your Tokyo experience all the better.

I couldn't recommend this opportunity more.

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(Excellent
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16/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Tanisha) for host

My stay with Yuta was short but refreshing. I had many work exchanges during my time in Japan and this was one of my top favorites. Yuta is a lovely and caring manager who made me feel very welcome. The accommodation was in a great location and I shared with some lovely women.

The work at the Cafe was fun and had interesting visitors, it was a… read more great way to get to make many new Japanese friends. I will definitely go back in the future when I return to Japan.

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(Excellent
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01/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Tanisha)

Tanisha helped me about two weeks. It was short but we spend good time at my cafe! She is friendly, and good worker! I recommend her to every hosts in Workaway!!

(Excellent
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01/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Jade Aurélie)

Jade stayed about one month and helped me for my cafe!
She is very kind & friendly, and good at teaching French to my customers!
We also went to many places in Tokyo, and it was truly good memories!
She kept clean not only her room, but also whole the house.
I strongly recommend her to all hosts!!

(Excellent
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11/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Jade Aurélie) for host

It was a good experience! I stayed 1 month in his cafe and time just fly... It's easy to stay in his cafe, you just talk with nice people and you learn so many thing with them about japanese culture! I'm still in touch with some of them.
I spent very amazing time with Yuta and Anouk. They are very busy but they always take time to help you. I'm… read more so sad to be far now but we plan to see each other another time in another country! I left only 2 days ago but I already miss you guys!!
The shared house where I lived is perfect and close to a park, shops, JR and metro station by walk.
You have to choose this place and enjoy Tokyo!

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(Excellent
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25/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Nelli) for host

I volunteered for 5 weeks at Yuta's language cafe, it was very interesting and intense experience. I've met soooo many very different people! The cafe and sharehouse located in the middle of Shinjuku, vibrant and interesting area, many shops and inexpensive restaurants, several lovely parks nearby to chill out. Yuta is very nice, well organised… read more and responsive host. Sharehouse for girls can be a bit crowded, but I was lucky with roommates. Nice place to experience Tokyo for someone who is very social and loves being with people.

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(Excellent
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05/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Anna stayed in my share house and helped working in my cafe!
She is very kind and talkative so every customers in my cafe were very happy to spend time with her!
I strongly recommend her to all workaway hosts :)

(Excellent
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10/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

Wonderful experience with Yuta and his language cafe! I couldn't have asked for a better host. I am leaving Tokyo not only with really good experiences and fun memories, but with a ton of new friends :)

The cafe is great and the customers are super friendly and nice. It was nice to meet so many people in a place where I didn't know anyone.… read more Everyone was happy to give me guidance on what I should do/see in Tokyo, and several of them offered to meet up with me outside the cafe to hang out.

I would (and will!) come back again as soon as I can :) The best experience, and I recommend it to all!